The Farmer’s Almanac prediction for a cold, snowy winter is proving to be true! We have definitely seen colder-than-normal temperatures with more precipitation (snow) than usual – as predicted. Were you prepared for each snowstorm that hit? In this article, [...]
On January 10th, 2017, the BC Government announced it would be raising the BC home owner grant amount to $1.6 million, a 33% increase in the threshold. This is an increase of $400,000 over last year’s maximum allowable home owner [...]
While the thought of having your refrigerator connected to the Internet might make you chuckle, there are serious concerns about the security of many Internet of Things (IoT) devices if you don't take certain precautions. According to a Globe and [...]
As the temperatures are starting to dip here in Southwestern BC and Christmas music is being played more and more frequently on radio stations it’s the perfect time to start thinking about those extra jobs and tasks you can do to [...]
As the temperature on our thermometers inches its way up higher and higher as we speak, we are all reminded that we’re right in the middle of summer. For many people living in BC summer means more trips to the [...]
Never underestimate the power that staging your home can have on potential buyers. If you’re like me you have probably been mesmerized by the work of Candice Olson (Divine Design and Candice Tells All), Jonathan and Drew Scott (Property Brothers) [...]
I can feel it. Spring is coming soon and we’re getting the itch to start cleaning and reorganizing our homes. As you go through the motions of spring cleaning here are some cheap and simple ways to update your home [...]
This morning I’ve spent some time browsing BC Hydro’s Green Guide. I think practising efficient energy consumption is a responsibility all homeowners and tenants should consider. Here are the top 4 reasons I can think of for Going Green in [...]